Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

SF_GR311   
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri Feb 15, 2013    USDA-SD Dept of Ag Market News

Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market 
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

  Compared to last week, all classes remain mostly steady.  Very good demand for all qualities 
of hay.  Producers are reporting to have continued good interest in their hay supplies.  
The margin between high quality alfalfa and grinding quality is narrowing, with end users 
appearing to be more conscious as to price instead of quality.  Hay supplies continue to be 
tight.  Several producers are sold out for the year or are down to just a few loads left to sell.  

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 270.00-290.00; Large Squares, 300.00.  Good:  
Large Rounds, 250.00-270.00.  Fair to Good:  Large Rounds, 245.00.  Utility:  Large
Rounds, 240.00.  

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  16 pct 305.00, 15 pct 295.00.  Alfalfa Meal:  17
pct 308.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 190.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 150.00-170.00.   
CRP:  Large Rounds, 135.00-150.00.
 
   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 250.00.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 180.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 70.00-80.00.
 
   Bean Stubble:  Large Rounds, 75.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Rounds, 100.00; Small Squares, 4.00 per bale.
         
  Alfalfa guidelines (domestic livestock use and not more than 10 pct 
grass)

Quality       ADF      NDF       RFV       TDN-100 pct   TDN-90 pct   CP
Supreme       <27      <34      >185         >62          >55.9       >22
Premium      27-29    34-36    170-185    60.5-62        54.5-55.9  20-22
Good         29-32    36-40    150-170      58-60        52.5-54.5  18-20
Fair         32-35    40-44    130-150      56-58        50.5-52.5  16-18
Utility       >35      >44      <130         <56          <50.5       <16

  RFV calculated using the WI/MN formula.  TDN calculated using the western formula.  
Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect feeding value.  Values 
based on 100 pct dry matter.

  Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value.  
Values based on 100 pct dry matter.  End usage may influence hay price or value more than 
testing results. 

  Grass Hay guidelines
Quality       Crude Protein Percent 
Premium            Over 13
Good                  9-13
Fair                   5-9
Utility            Under 5

Source:  USDA-SD Dept of Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD
         Erika Sorenson, Market Reporter 605-372-8350 
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_LS311
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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